Scratch repair for a 2005 Lexus RX
Scratch repair for the 2005 Lexus RX: request it here. Rent a car from us while it is repaired, as an insurance replacement rental when it is a claim.
- Combined
- 12.1 to 12.8 L/100 km
- Body
- Sport Utility Vehicle -

An insurance replacement rental while it is repaired
Your car is in the shop; you keep driving. We deliver a rental to you, by the day, and bill your insurer when the claim covers it.
The 2005 Lexus RX for scratch repair
- Body: sport utility vehicle - (EPA size class).
2005 Lexus RX: every figure
| Figure | Powertrain 1 | Powertrain 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Displacement | 3.3 L | 3.3 L |
| Cylinders | 6 | 6 |
| MPG city (US) | 17 | 16 |
| MPG highway (US) | 23 | 22 |
| MPG combined (US) | 20 | 19 |
| MPG combined (Imperial) (converted from the US figure) | 24 | 23 |
| Fuel cost a year (EPA) (EPA: 15,000 miles at its fuel prices) | US$3,450 | US$3,625 |
| Fuel cost for 20,000 km (at $1.55 a litre) | $3,752 | $3,968 |
Sources: fuel use, MPG, CO2, electric range, battery, charge time, luggage volume and the annual fuel cost are the US EPA's (fueleconomy.gov). Imperial MPG, litres, inches and pounds are converted from those figures. Figures no free source publishes for this car (power, torque, acceleration, top speed, fuel tank, towing) are left out.
What to check when buying the 2005 Lexus RX
- NHTSA lists 4 recall campaigns for this model year. Ask the seller for proof each one was fixed; a dealer can check it by the VIN.
- Owners filed 194 complaints with NHTSA, most often about structure (36), exterior lighting (34) and steering (31). Have those parts checked before you buy.
| Campaign | Date | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11V539000 | 2011-11-09 | engine and engine cooling | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004 AVALON VEHICLES; 2004 AND 2005 CAMRY, CAMRY SOLARA, HIGHLANDER, AND SIENNA VEHICLES, 2006 HIGHLANDER HYBRID; 2004 AND 2005 LEXUS ES330 AND RX330; AND 2006 LEXUS RX400H VEHICLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 1, 2004 THROUGH MARCH 31, 2005, EQUIPPED WITH THE 1MZ-FE OR 3MZ-FE... |
| 11V112000 | 2011-02-24 | vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, HIGHLANDER HYBRID, AND MODEL YEAR 2004-2007 LEXUS RX330, RX350, AND RX400H VEHICLES. IF THE FORWARD RETENTION CLIP USED TO SECURE THE FLOOR CARPET COVER, WHICH IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE CENTER CONSOLE, IS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY THE COVER MAY LEAN TOWARD... |
| 10V499000 | 2010-10-21 | service brakes, hydraulic:foundation components:master cylinder | TOYOTA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005-2006 AVALON, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 HIGHLANDER, MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 LEXUS RX, AND MODEL YEAR 2006 LEXUS GS AND IS VEHICLES. BRAKE FLUID CONTAINING POLYMERS IS USED THAT ACTS AS LUBRICANTS FOR CERTAIN BRAKE SYSTEM COMPONENTS. IF REPLACEMENT BRAKE FLUID IS USED THAT DOES NOT... |
| 06V253000 | 2006-07-13 | vehicle speed control:accelerator pedal | ON CERTAIN SPORT UTILITY AND HYBRID VEHICLES, THE TWO RETAINING CLIPS FOR THE DRIVER'S SIDE FORWARD CENTER CONSOLE CAN BECOME LOOSE. IF BOTH CLIPS SEPARATE FROM THE FLOOR CARPET COVER, THE COVER MAY LEAN TOWARD THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, CAUSING INTERFERENCE WITH THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL ROD. |
Source: NHTSA (US) recall campaigns and owner complaints for this model year.
Scratch repair for the 2005 Lexus RX
Here is how we handle scratch repair for the 2005 Lexus RX: the request, the work and a car to drive meanwhile. Light scratches can be polished out; deeper ones are filled and repainted.
Size and finish
Photos of the car help us quote it accurately. Mention the trim and options, so we plan around sensors and trim pieces. If the car has open recalls, a dealer fixes them; ask about them while the car is off the road.
Your request
Nothing is booked until you agree to the price and the time. Tell us when the car is free and whether you can drop it off. Send a few photos and the year and trim; that is enough for a first price.
Stay on the road
While it is repaired, rent from us: an insurance replacement rental when the repair is a claim your adjuster approves, or at our usual rates. Rent by the day while your car is in, delivered to you. Collect the car at our location for free, or have it delivered.
After the work
Hand washing is gentler than automatic brushes on any finish. Look over the work in daylight when you collect the car.
How the price is set
If you only need part of the work, say so and we quote that part. Larger vehicles take more product and more hours, so they cost more. Simple jobs cost less; we tell you if a smaller job would do.
How long it takes
We call or write when the car is ready, and you collect it or we arrange the handover. Pick-up time is confirmed when the work is finished.
Getting the car ready
Photos of the damage taken at the scene help with the repair and the claim. Bring the claim number and your adjuster's details if the repair is a claim. Tell us about any marks or damage already on the car, so we note them together.
Send a request
A short request is all it takes to get a price for your car.
Request scratch repair
Tell us when suits you; we reply within one business day with a time and a price.
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Scratch repair: the 2005 Lexus RX
Can I rent a car while my 2005 Lexus RX is in for scratch repair?
Yes. Rent from us while it is repaired: an insurance replacement rental if the repair is an insurance claim (ask your insurer what your policy pays a day), or at our usual rates. We deliver the car to you.
How do I book scratch repair for my 2005 Lexus RX?
Send the request on this page with when suits you. We reply within one business day with a time and a price.